chelseabell91 19 Posted March 15, 2014 Hey guys! I had Gastric bypass march 3 and have lost a total of 21lbs do far. I'm on stage 3 soft/puréed with shakes. Can you explain to me what I stricture is? I've seen it mentioned here and there and I've started having a problem. As I said before I'm on puréed foods now. I've been tolerating things fine until yesterday when I tried tuna. Puréed it and are about 1/4 cup. After I felt as if a rock was stuck. So I figured it was having a hat time digesting. I walked around, drank Water etc. now even when I drink Water I can feel it at a certain point pass something and it kinda hurts/ is uncomfortable. Did I just push it to far or what is the deal? I was feeling so much better and now I feel like crap! My muscles hurt, I'm dehydrated (cause it hurts to swallow) and I just want to cry. Help friends! Chelsea 1 LilMissDiva Irene reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RJ'S/beginning 5,358 Posted March 15, 2014 It is best to check this out with your team first of all! Next I cannot eat tuna either...Why I don't know...Some foods will not be tolerated any longer by your new sleeve. Dehydration is something you can fix right away. G2 Gatorade...1/2 and 1/2 a bottle and you will feel better in minutes. It keeps you hydrated by working with your electrolytes stricture [strik′chər]Etymology: L, stringere, to tighten an abnormal temporary or permanent narrowing of the lumen of a hollow organ, such as the esophagus, pylorus of the stomach, ureter, or urethra. It is caused by inflammation, external pressure, or scarring. Treatment varies depending on the cause. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kata13 56 Posted March 15, 2014 I doubt it's anything to worry about. Search trouble eating meats and you will see its a common complaint. Eating too fast, too much air, or too big of bites or not enough moisture. Day to day I can't whether I can tolerate meat. Was happy that I could eat canned chicken today in an Asian salad and my surgery was day after Christmas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
val 7 Posted March 15, 2014 i had problems with tuna after my bypass Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Judyr 57 Posted March 16, 2014 If your opening is too small, the Dr can fix it fairly easy. I would check with him because you don't want to get dehydrated. When I eat tuna, I mix it with cottage cheese. But you have to remember to take small bites and eat slow. I can't have Water 30 min before and after meals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeanMeanFightinMachine 38 Posted March 16, 2014 I had my surgery 12/31/13 and last month had tightness and inability to keep most solids down comfortably. I went in for the procedure, actually it was quite easy, and I feel much better. Recommend it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites